curt raitz Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 After doing a couple of full detail models...I needed to build something straight out of the box! Tamiya's Enzo Ferrari proved to be a good candidate, picked the kit up from my friend Hossain at last years NNL West. The decision to build this kit out of the box removed the carbon fiber decal ordeal... Tamiya's TS-40 Metallic Black Spray Paint gives a very good representation of carbon fiber for models 1/24th and smaller - yes "carbon fiber paint in a can" This kit turned out to be a real joy to build - the parts went together extremely well...only flaw was the fit of the rear engine cover, it's close but not perfect. Painted the body with MM 2-part lacquer Italian Red followed with 2 coats of MM Ultra Clear Coat I guess I can enter this in the "Modern Muscle Theme" at the NNL West, the finished model sure looks mean... thanx for looking...
Raul_Perez Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Hey Curt, maybe I'll have to get you to build my FXX for me!
crispy Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 That looks great! But then again, most Ferrari's do! Chris
Brendan Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 Can't wait to see it at the NNL. Now you need to do an FXX as your next kit.
ajulia Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 Hello there friend! She sure is a star gazer!! Beautiful build-up! I cant wait to try my hands w one I have the revell however the Tamiya got alot more goodies! If you dont mind me askn were there any hurdles w the kit (plan on building the Tamiya 1 24 along w the revell enzo 1 24) Curt thanks for posting a work of art! O' Your f-1 collection is jus badd a#$ ( favorite race circuit) peace ajulia
curt raitz Posted February 26, 2008 Author Posted February 26, 2008 Hello there friend! She sure is a star gazer!! Beautiful build-up! I cant wait to try my hands w one I have the revell however the Tamiya got alot more goodies! If you dont mind me askn were there any hurdles w the kit (plan on building the Tamiya 1 24 along w the revell enzo 1 24) Curt thanks for posting a work of art! O' Your f-1 collection is jus badd a#$ ( favorite race circuit) peace ajulia I have not played with the Revell kit, but the Tamiya kit had to be one of the best times I've had building a model car - everything just fit perfectly. Besides the rear engine cover fit problem, a few problems did pop up: the rear body work is a little tricky attaching, had to play with to get it lined up correctly...also had the same issue with the nose piece almost messed up the headlight assembly...instructions have you place the clear lense on the bucket then install both from the bottom - normally you install headlight covers from the topside. Did not notice I had missed the clear lense til after everything was glued. Luckily with a little careful trimming they both popped in from the top. thanx for the comments on the F1 cars...they got me into modeling - especially all of those big Tamiyas when they came out in the 70's
hossalimi Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 Curt my man! Very very nice, as usual. I know putting one of these together is a lot of work, and you did a great job. By the way, I am glad I had something to do with you building this baby!! See you this Saturday. Hossain P.S Raul, I may take you up on that FXX!!!
Raul_Perez Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 Raul, I may take you up on that FXX!!! Well Hossain, if anyone can do the FXX justice by applying the multitude of carbon fiber decals that it calls for, you're the man!! You're the only guy I know that can decal a scale basketball without having any wrinkles or gaps in it when it's done! Let's just remember who's display case it'll end up in when it's done!
bsoder Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 Ya did the prancing horse proud Curt ''I'll look for it Sat.!
ajulia Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 Hey there fella!! just wanted to say thanks for posting a quick review! I have found the same prob with revell as far as the engine cover and front and rear attachment. I havent gotten as far as the lens for the heads lights but we'll mos-def see!! Thanks again fella!! peace ajulia
RatRod Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 Excellent build Curt!!! I have got to get one of those to add to my Ferrari collection.
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